Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
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Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard. Covered by 36 outlets: 8 lean left, 18 are centre, 7 lean right, 3 are not rated.
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